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Fisheries

Asked by Lee AndersonReform UKDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled Answered 30 January 2026UIN 107459

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what recent discussions he has had with UK fishers on (a) challenges and (b) support required.

Answered by Dame Angela Eagle

Defra Ministers meet with representatives of the fishing industry regularly to discuss a wide variety of issues including to understand their perspectives on challenges and support they need.

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